I want a downtown Whataburger so bad! It makes me hungry just thinking about it. And it makes so much sense, if only because the fast food chain recently relocated its headquarters to San Antonio and thus lacks a new flagship restaurant.

I contacted Whataburger and this is what Natalie Silva, with the chain’s media and community relations department, wrote via e-mail:

“We are always analyzing our markets for opportunities, but at this time we don’t have any firm plans for downtown.”

It will happen. I’m particularly rooting for a Whataburger because they are 24-hour restaurants and us barflies could use another late-night munchies option (the others being Mi Tierra and The Original).

As for the location: It has to be centrally located. The corner of East Commerce and North Presa streets, the building next to Coyote Ugly, would be perfect.

Foot traffic along East Commerce Street is consistent both day and night. And the building’s proximity to a lot of bars both on the streetlevel and River Walk would maximize its 24/7ness.

Personally, a downtown Whataburger could turn into a health issue. No easy access to a Whataburger is a big reason why I’ve lost a few pounds in the past year. Still, I think I have enough self control to order the Whatachicken.